Current Date And Time In Karuga, Kenya
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Karuga, a city in Laikipia, Kenya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Karuga — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Karuga | |
| State | Laikipia | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,301 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Laikipia | #6 of 6 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Kenyan Shilling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | KES | |
| Symbol | Sh | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +254 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ke | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 2,416 | |
| In Feet | 7,927 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 0.04 | |
| Longitude | 36.29 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.038° N 36.293° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 2' 18" N 36° 17' 34" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 2.31' N 36° 17.57' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Laikipia Capital | 38 km Northeast of Rumuruti | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Bukwa, Uganda (218 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:35 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:44 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 9m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Nairobi |
Karuga is a city situated in Laikipia, Kenya, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Karuga as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Laikipia
The latitude and longitude of Karuga pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,416 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Karuga on the map
Karuga runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Karuga run on Kenyan Shilling (KES), shown with the symbol Sh. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Karuga exchange rates
To ring a number in Karuga from outside Kenya, dial +254 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Karuga and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Karuga ranks #6 of 6 cities in Laikipia. It lies about 38 km Northeast of Rumuruti, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Laikipia market. › Cities near Karuga
Karuga has a recorded population of approximately 2,301 people. That places it #6 of 6 cities with population data in Laikipia. Browse more cities in Laikipia for comparison.
Karuga keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:35 AM and sets around 06:44 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Karuga price in Kenyan shilling (KES), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Karuga currency page.
Karuga is about 38 km Northeast of Rumuruti, the capital of Laikipia. See cities near Karuga for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Karuga lands you closest to Bukwa, Uganda, about 218 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Karuga sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
